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Confetti Corn Salad

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August  2, 2011
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Confetti Corn Salad
  • Serves 4
Author Notes

When corn is at its peak during the summer, it can be served fresh off the cob and is sweet, crispy and flavorful. As I was cutting corn off the cob, I thought about confetti and decided to create a colorful salad with the raw kernels. A simple lemon and lime dressing gives the salad a bright, citrusy flavor. Quick and easy for a warm summer evening! —BlueKaleRoad

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 4 ears of corn, shucked
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced small
  • 1 avocado, diced small
  • 1/2 English cucumber, diced small
  • 1/2 large lemon, sliced for squeezing
  • 1 lime, sliced for squeezing
  • Splash of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Stand each ear of corn up in a large bowl and use a knife to cut the corn kernels off the cob. You can save the cobs to simmer in soup stock, or toss them out the back door to the chickens for an afternoon treat as I did.
  2. In a medium size bowl, combine the raw corn kernels, tomatoes, blueberries, bell pepper, avocado and cucumber. Squeeze the lemon and lime over the mix and stir gently. Add a splash of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Stir again and serve.
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20 Reviews

healthierkitchen
healthierkitchen August 8, 2011
Wow! I would never have thought of adding blueberries, but it sounds amazing!
 
BlueKaleRoad
BlueKaleRoad August 9, 2011
Thank you, healthierkitchen!
 
lorigoldsby
lorigoldsby August 4, 2011
those blueberries are a wonderful pop of color and I bet a great pop of flavor! Needed another corn recipe for tomorrow--err today, hence my trawling food52 at 4:30 in the am! Thanks! Maybe I can get another 90 minutes of sleep now.
 
BlueKaleRoad
BlueKaleRoad August 4, 2011
That's dedication, Lori, I'm impressed! I hope you got some more sleep. Happy to help out! :)
 
Lizthechef
Lizthechef August 3, 2011
I love the blueberries in this - what a show-stopper of a photo!
 
BlueKaleRoad
BlueKaleRoad August 4, 2011
You are so kind, Liz, thank you!
 
KCintheKitchen
KCintheKitchen August 3, 2011
Wonderful photo!
 
BlueKaleRoad
BlueKaleRoad August 3, 2011
Thanks so much, KC!
 
Brussels S.
Brussels S. August 3, 2011
Oh, this looks fantastic! I love the idea of blueberries in it!
 
BlueKaleRoad
BlueKaleRoad August 3, 2011
Thank you, Katie! I think I have a blueberry addiction. It's a happy thing. :)
 
lapadia
lapadia August 3, 2011
Such an eye catching and delicious sounding salad; perfect for a special summer occasion!
 
BlueKaleRoad
BlueKaleRoad August 3, 2011
Thank you, lapadia! I hope you are enjoying lots of fun occasions this summer!
 
TXExpatInBKK
TXExpatInBKK August 2, 2011
Almost too pretty to eat! (Almost)
 
BlueKaleRoad
BlueKaleRoad August 2, 2011
Thank you so much!
 
This L.
This L. August 2, 2011
Very colorful and pretty. Bet it tastes good too.
 
BlueKaleRoad
BlueKaleRoad August 2, 2011
Thank you, Lisa! It's a lovely time of year for colorful and tasty produce, that's for sure.
 
hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour August 2, 2011
Wow... this is gorgeous. Talk about eating all the colors!
 
BlueKaleRoad
BlueKaleRoad August 2, 2011
Thank you, HLA!
 
SKK
SKK August 2, 2011
This is beautiful! On my list to try.
 
BlueKaleRoad
BlueKaleRoad August 2, 2011
Thank you, I hope you like it, SKK!